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02 Jul 2026 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

Tower Hamlets has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "CO6101A Liquid Fuel (HVO and Diesel)," classified under the industry category of Petroleum products, fuel, electricity, and other sources of energy. The procurement, valued at £2,900,000, involves the supply of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), an eco-friendly alternative to traditional diesel, ensuring that the entire vehicle fleet can utilise this alternative fuel. The procurement, conducted under the "Other" procurement method, and initiated through a tender, reached the award stage on 16th April 2026. The awarded contract, with New Era Fuel Limited as the supplier, will commence on 1st May 2026 and conclude on 30th April 2028, spanning across England.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers dealing with eco-friendly fuel solutions, reflecting a growing market for sustainable energy products. Organisations adept at fulfilling contracts in the petroleum and alternative energy sector would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. Although this specific tender was not open to SMEs or VCS enterprises, businesses specialising in sustainable vehicle fuel solutions may find participating in future similar tenders beneficial for expanding their market presence and forging connections within the public sector.

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Notice Title

CO6101A Liquid Fuel (HVO and Diesel)

Notice Description

Supply of both Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) - an eco-friendly alternative to traditional diesel fuel - and traditional diesel fuel, which will serve as a backup option in the event of a disruption in HVO supply. It is important to note that all diesel vehicles are capable of running on HVO, ensuring that the Council's entire fleet can seamlessly utilise this alternative fuel.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fcc36b30-9354-4ef2-8f43-99e19c6c9016
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71f4fa4c-d63f-4d81-8db5-8229675f4e68
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy


CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,900,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TOWER HAMLETS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 1BJ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEW ERA FUEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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